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Table 8 shows center-based providers’ reported barriers to accepting children receiving subsidies through the Child Care Payment Program (CCPP). Of those providers who indicated they did not accept subsidies, the most commonly indicated barrier was a lack of knowledge about the program (42.9%), followed by a lack of demand (41.1%) and limited capacity (31.3%). Slightly more than one-quarter (26.1%) cited the paperwork as being too difficult.

Some providers (24.5%) indicated “other” barriers not listed as response options. The most common of these “other” responses was that someone else made the decision that the provider would not participate in the Child Care Payment Program, such as the church or school district with which they were associated, the owner, or the board of directors. Another common response was that state assistance is not received in a timely manner. Addressing these stated barriers through further education, subsidy rate adjustments, and streamlining enrollment and compliance processes could improve participation.

Table 8. Reported Barriers to Accepting Children on Child Care Payment Program Among Center-based Providers

n % Don't know enough about program 42 42.9% Not enough demand 39 41.1% Limited capacity 31 31.3% Paperwork is too difficult 23 26.1% Don't have the time 20 20.4% Don't have the resources 18 18.4% Issues receiving co-pays from parents 16 18.2% Reimbursement rates too low 13 16.3% Other 22 24.5%

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Table 8 shows center-based providers’ reported barriers to accepting children receiving subsidies through the Child Care Payment Program (CCPP). Of those providers who indicated they did not accept subsidies, the most commonly indicated barrier was a lack of knowledge about the program (42.9%), followed by a lack of demand (41.1%) and limited capacity (31.3%). Slightly more than one-quarter (26.1%) cited the paperwork as being too difficult.

Some providers (24.5%) indicated “other” barriers not listed as response options. The most common of these “other” responses was that someone else made the decision that the provider would not participate in the Child Care Payment Program, such as the church or school district with which they were associated, the owner, or the board of directors. Another common response was that state assistance is not received in a timely manner. Addressing these stated barriers through further education, subsidy rate adjustments, and streamlining enrollment and compliance processes could improve participation.

Table 8. Reported Barriers to Accepting Children on Child Care Payment Program Among Center-based Providers

n % Don't know enough about program 42 42.9% Not enough demand 39 41.1% Limited capacity 31 31.3% Paperwork is too difficult 23 26.1% Don't have the time 20 20.4% Don't have the resources 18 18.4% Issues receiving co-pays from parents 16 18.2% Reimbursement rates too low 13 16.3% Other 22 24.5%